If there is one player who was out to make an impression during the North American tour, it was Jonjo Shelvey. The 20-year-old midfielder was by far the most consistent throughout all 3 matches against Toronto, Roma, and Spurs. Whether playing as a central midfielder or in a more forward role, Shelvey’s passes and shots were exactly what you want to see out of a player during pre-season. Many are upset by the news of Aquilani’s imminent departure, but the Aquaman did not come close to matching Jonjo’s quality. It it time for this young player to get a real crack at the first team.
Shelvey spent most of his teenage years at C...